The documentary Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story blends digital and film footage, capturing authentic moments with versatile Sony and Aaton cameras. Cinematographer Lucas Joseph explains how, after a slow start, he used the pandemic to his advantage. If Sister Nancy isn’t…
Mists of time On the hunt for a nostalgic aesthetic for his BFI London Film Festival debut Haar, Ben Hecking turned to the quirky DS8 format – a decision that would prove a fun challenge for cast and crew. Filmmaker…
The University of Salford has launched a short course dedicated to all things celluloid from 29 August to 2 September, in partnership with The Pipeline, Digital Orchard and Kodak. The five-day course, which will focus on 16 and 35mm shooting,…
MYSTERY AND MIRACLES It was instantly evident to director Sebastián Lelio that the story at the centre of Emma Donoghue’s book The Wonder would make great cinematic territory. Exploring the possibilities with likeminded experts in their craft such as Ari…
ECHOES OF EKTACHROME Arctic Monkeys’ staying power at the forefront of British music culture has been primarily due to the band’s constantly evolving sound. Never afraid to experiment with new instruments or lyrical stylings, the quartet have pushed boundaries ever…
INVENTIONS OF CREATIVITY Inspired by the 1970s Black ABCs teaching aid, short film Don’t Go Tellin’ Your Momma is an inventive reimagining of the flash cards for a 21st century audience. With an ambition to create a modern version of…
Kodak and the UFVF (The University Film and Video Foundation) have announced that the 30th UFVF/KODAK Student Filmmaking and Cinematography Grants are open. Submit your film (no entry fee) to win cash prizes and Kodak Motion Picture products. The UFVF…
The 2020-21 CineCampus will take place this summer from 25 July to 5 August in the town of  Catania in Sicily, Italy. The programme includes a series of intensive workshops, masterclasses, lectures and the shooting of 10 short films. Given the circumstances dictated by the COVID-19…
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